Hostellerie de la Sainte-Baume, hôtellerie associée au sanctuaire de la Sainte-Baume (Plan d'Aups, Var)
Hostellerie de la Sainte-Baume is a simple lodging at the foot of the Sainte-Baume mountain in a quiet area surrounded by nature. The house offers different types of rooms from private accommodations to pilgrim rooms and dormitories, plus a restaurant serving fresh daily meals and meeting spaces for groups of various sizes.
The site has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries, connected to the legend of Saint Mary Magdalene who, according to tradition, lived in the nearby cave. Dominican monks took over management and established the hostel as a stopping point for pilgrims and visitors.
The hostel is run by Dominican monks who bring a calm and spiritual character to the place. Visitors experience a simple culture of hospitality where people gather to share meals and quiet moments together in a welcoming atmosphere.
The site is easily accessible on foot with parking available and an elevator for convenient access. The house is wheelchair accessible for people with various disabilities and holds the Tourisme & Handicap certification.
During Christmas celebrations, an moving procession takes place where visitors can participate in an intense moment of devotion and faith. Legend holds that historical kings like Clovis used these hiking paths for pilgrimages across the centuries.
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